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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: 2007GTI on 23 October 2010, 12:14

Title: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: 2007GTI on 23 October 2010, 12:14

So I got the cambelt done on my GTI.

The garage I brought my sisters Golf from phoned up and says her 4 year old 1.9 MK5 TDI needs a cambelt too.

However my Dad who has the same engine in his 5 year old Passat says it doesnt need one yet, as his car hasnt had one, nor has he been told to have one!

comments please!

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: jaydubveedub on 23 October 2010, 14:23

I think you should be getting it done after 4 years, regardless of mileage because the condition of the belt deteriorates.

VW seem to quote lots of different intervals for cambelt changes but do you really want to take the risk for the sake of £299???

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: 2007GTI on 23 October 2010, 18:35

Yeah its a risk, but have you ever heard of a cambelt going on a 4 year old car with 40k?

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: ub7rm on 23 October 2010, 18:47

I am utterly convinced it is just a scam.  The same audi engines as our GTI's don't have a 4 year time limit.  Neither does the rest of the world - the four year thing was a VW UK thing.

In the interests of keeping a full service history I have however had it done on mine.  It gets it out of the way and the cost at stealers isn't too bad at the moment. 

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: jaydubveedub on 24 October 2010, 11:06

^ Agree. Failure at that age/mileage is unlikely, however I plan on keeping the car for a while so got it done for peace of mind and to get it out of the way.

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: Wayne on 25 October 2010, 10:45

Cambelts can degrade over time hence why they recommend 4 / 5 years no matter what the miles.

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: AlanD on 26 October 2010, 15:34

Quote from: ub7rm on 23 October 2010, 18:47

I am utterly convinced it is just a scam.

Same

Quote from: ub7rm on 23 October 2010, 18:47

In the interests of keeping a full service history I have however had it done on mine. 

Same lol  :grin:

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: adi on 01 November 2010, 20:09

I work at audi and all the engine's are practically the same and our cam belt change is reccomended at 75k or 5 years on any car from 2004 onwards.

Title: Re: Cambelt on MK5 TDI
Post by: Organisys on 16 November 2010, 22:37

Read the car's service manual ?